Indian Embassy urges NRIs in Oman to register as overseas voters

Indian Embassy of Oman has galvanised into action, urging the NRIs living in the country to enroll as overseas voters so that they can participate in the 2019 general elections.

“In view of the increasing interest among Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Oman to participate in the political process in India, the Embassy of India would like to encourage NRIs in Oman to enroll as NRI voters to become a part of the election process in India,” said a press note issued by Indian Embassy of Oman.

Indian Embassy of Oman has urged NRIs living in the country to register as overseas voters. Photo courtesy: maxmaharashtra

The Indian government has allowed the NRIs to participate in the electoral process of India through proxy voting, but the precise modalities have not been prepared yet. The huge NRI community spread across different countries of the world have welcomed the decision of the government.

For registering as an NRI voter, the application can be filed in the prescribed format in person before the concerned registration officer or even sent by post.

“It can also be filled online on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer of the concerned state or on the website of the election commission of India,” said the press note.

After getting enrolled in the electoral roll, NRIs can cast their vote in India during Assembly or Parliamentary elections at the respective polling stations after showing his/her passport valid Indian passport. You can get more details about registering as an NRI voter here.

“NRIs residing and working in Oman are, therefore, encouraged to get their name registered on the electoral rolls as NRI voters,in case they have not already done so, to enable them to become a part of political process in India,” the Indian Embassy said.